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I am a high school and community college chemistry and physics teacher.
Over the years I have developed a severe allergy to Expo dry erase
markers. The original ones manufactured by Sanford Corporation. They
contain methyl isobutyl ketone and n-butyl acetate plus pigment and
resin. It seems to be the two chemicals that cause the allergic
reaction as Expo 2 markers I can use okay. They contain ethanol and
2-propanol.
I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this before and if
anyone has any suggestions. I am on prednisone, double doses of Allegra
180 and double Zantac just to go to work everyday. The high school has
recently removed all the original markers and replaced with Expo 2, but
I still have trouble, although not as bad. How long do these chemicals
"hang" in the air or ventilation systems?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Vicki Davis
Shawnee Mission West High School
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
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